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The New Yam Festival is an annual event in the Igbo-Ukwu Culture in particular and Igboculture in general. On 2nd of August 2024, HRH IGWE ALEXANDER AZIKE ONEDIBE IDU 3 OF IGBO-UKWU, the three quarter Chiefs Chief Mike Nduka (Oji 3 of Igbo-Ukwu) Chief Onyeka Nnabugwu (Alor 2 of Igbo-Ukwu) Chief Nnamdi Ifeakor (Odu 3 of Igbo-Ukwu), the entire Idu Cabinet, merit Chiefs, Nze na ozos and Umuada of Igbo-Ukwu ancient Archeological kingdom turned out in symbolic regalia to celebrate the 2024 annual new yam festival. Traditional dances and masquerades took to the streets of Igbo-Ukwu in a vibrant display of rich cultural heritage and acrobatics to mark the 2024 New Yam Festival which is a key part of the tradition of Igbo-Ukwu people in southeastern Nigeria. This traditional spectacle is part of the annual New Yam Festival that marks the beginning and end of the farming season in Igbo land.it was a celebration of life, common accomplishments, shared culture, and the community’s well-being. The ceremony began with a collective prayer by His Royal Highness, followed by the community partaking of freshly harvested yam. The tubers are roasted, dipped in palm oil, and washed down with the local brew. Igbo

Igbo-ukwu stakeholders pay a courtesy visit to the Anambra state governor Some members of Igbo-Ukwu Stakeholders, yesterday, 4th of August, paid a courtesy visit to the governor of Anambra State,Prof. Chukwuma Charles Soludo,CFR at the state’s Government House in Awka, Anambra State.   The visit which was led by the first Executive Governor of Anambra State, His Excellency,Okwadike Dr. Chukwuemeka Ezeife, was to officially congratulate the governor as a community on his election and assumption of office as the 7th governor of Anambra State, to declare the community’s support for his administration and not to forget Igbo-Ukwu in the scheme of things. The delegation was well received by the obviously elated governor and had fruitful discussions with him. Also in the entourage were Prof. Uchenna Nwosu, Odenigbo Igbo-Ukwu, Arc. Christian Ikeh, President General, Igbo-Ukwu Development Union (IDU), Mr. Okey Okoye, Secretary General,IDU, Nze Ezechinyelugo Engr. Dom Okafor, (E.D.O) APGA candidate for 2023 Aguata Federal Constituency election, Nze Ezeomenyiliora Basil Osuokwu,1st Vice President,IDU and the facilitator, Soludo Promoters’ Forum (SPF) Igbo-Ukwu; Ichie Ezechikwado Dr. IK Muo, a senior lecturer,writer and a serial publisher; Ezeakajiugo Sir MCK Ubah,Lagos based Lawyer &Realtor; Chief John Oguegbu,Chairman,Kojo Group of Companies; Sir Lawrence Onyemelukwe Ifenchor, aContinue reading

A new Odu has emerged in Igbo-Ukwu in the person of Sir Nnamdi Ifeakor. He is now the Odu 3 of Igbo-Ukwu. This prestigious event took place at the palace of Oji.

2019 Anambra Cultural Day Celebration, held on Saturday 9th Nov, at Abuja National Stadium. Igbo-Ukwu came First in the cultural display!Below is a short video clip and pictures for your viewing pleasure.